Kapana and dried meat vendors in Otjiwarongo have denied accusations of contributing to stock theft by purchasing stolen meat. These allegations arose following a recent incident in the Outjo district, where 31 cattle valued at over N$ 372 000 were illegally slaughtered. During a community meeting organized by the Namibian Police, vendors asserted that they […]
Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete is currently in the Omusati Region, assessing the flood situation as delegated by Head of State Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. His mission is to observe the impact of the floods on people and property. Having previously visited the Ohangwena Region, he will conclude his tour in the Oshana Region. In Omusati, flood […]
The three boys who tragically died from a lightning strike earlier this month were buried on Saturday in Katenture village, Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region. The boys were Frans Thinyemba (14), Matamu Nyambi (4), and Dinyando Kathumbi (5). Damian Maghambayi, the Chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council, stated that the government intervened to support […]
Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete is in the northern regions of Namibia to assess the flood situation that displaced people and trapped some in their houses while some mahangu fields and roads are submerged and damaged. Ithete has been briefed about the significant impact of flooding in the Ohangwena Region on infrastructure, education, healthcare, and […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete is advocating for a review of policies to ensure that the country and its citizens benefit fairly from their natural resources, rather than relying solely on donations or handouts from the mining sector. During a meet-and-greet visit with Swapo party regional leaders, Ithete […]
Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has issued a warning about the increasing threat of cyber scams and AI-driven deception in Namibia. While addressing lawmakers in the National Assembly, Theofelus detailed the government’s response measures, emphasizing the need for updated regulations. She highlighted the surge in digital fraud, including synthetic media, deepfakes, and […]
The government continues to make strides in assisting those severely affected by the recent floods. The Oshana and Kunene Regions have also made strides in airlifting food and medical personnel to assist those who have been cut off by the floodwaters. The flood waves have resulted in a total of 16 drowning incidents reported in […]
Ombara Manase Christian Zeraeua of the Zeraeua Traditional Authority has expressed the need for coordinating the mining of natural resources in Erongo. Manase spoke during the handover of donations to four needy schools at Omatjete in Daures Constituency. Ombara Zeraeua says residents in mineral-rich areas must refrain from personally calling on investors but should consult […]
Kavango East Governor Julius Hambyuka has said the government will assist the family that lost three children in a lightning strike last week. The incident happened at Katenture Village in the Mukwe Constituency. The children were seeking shelter from the rain in this room when lightning struck. Three boys died. They were identified as Matamu […]
The Roads Authority (RA) has confirmed that the permanent two-lane bypass between Rehoboth and Windhoek is expected to be completed by the end of this month. The construction of the two-lane bypass will cost approximately N$13 million. This announcement follows the construction of a one-way bypass last month, after the bridge near the weighbridge on […]
